Year-end/New Year party crowd-pleasing performance dance [2026]
Many people probably have opportunities to perform a dance as entertainment at year-end or New Year office parties.
In today’s social media era, short choreographies and “I tried dancing” videos regularly go viral on platforms like TikTok, and dances that aren’t too difficult are perfect as party entertainment.
This article compiles songs that are ideal for performance dances—ranging from the latest trends to timeless, foolproof classics—for those wondering what tracks to choose.
We’ve organized recommendations into three broad categories, making this a useful guide for a wide range of age groups.
Use this article as a reference and steal the spotlight at your New Year or year-end party!
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Hall-of-Fame sure-fire bits (1–10)
Parapara
In 2018, sparked by the hit of DA PUMP’s “U.S.A.,” eurobeat showed signs of a comeback—and the dance that goes with this sound is para para.
Para para is a uniquely Japanese dance that rearranges Awa Odori at high speed and expresses it using only the upper body.
While dance typically centers on footwork, back then it seemed popular with women as a glamorous style they could perform even in pin heels and tight dresses or while wearing jackets.
These days it feels like a nostalgically cheesy performance, but for those who experienced the trend at the time, it might stir some pretty emo feelings.
Hall-of-fame go-to material (11–20)
Sign of LovePUFFY
This is one of PUFFY’s signature songs, where the duo’s laid-back vibe and languid dance style are a perfect match.
The choreography is super simple—just keep a light bend in your arms, swing them down to the left and right, and keep time with your knees.
In 2022, more than 20 years after its 1998 release, the song’s popularity resurged thanks to short videos on social media like TikTok! While retaining the original loose feel, new choreography with sharper, more dynamic accents has been added and is creating buzz.
Some popular creators have even collaborated directly with PUFFY themselves.
Be sure to check out the latest moves on social media and give it a try!
A Member of the Fire BrigadeKōda Kumi
“Megumi no Hito,” which has resurfaced on TikTok, uses an edited version of Kumi Koda’s cover as its audio.
The pitch is altered, and the latter half is mashed up with EDM featuring dirty-dutch-style phrases.
Is this by Piko Taro? We don’t know for sure, but Kumi Koda and Piko Taro do collaborate in the video.
Looks fun! The choreography isn’t so difficult that you’d really call it choreography, so it should be easy to dance to, don’t you think?
ThrillerMichael Jackson
A singer-songwriter known as the “King of Pop,” who left his name in music history as a figure who had an enormous impact on popular music after the 20th century: Michael Jackson’s song.
Released as the seventh single from the album Thriller—often called “the best-selling album of all time”—its catchy tune and the zombie dance featured in the music video became a worldwide sensation.
Because it’s a song everyone knows, it’s a sure-fire dance performance that will hype up audiences of all ages at year-end or New Year parties.
However, if you don’t nail it, it could have the opposite effect and fall flat, so make sure your group is perfectly in sync before you perform.
PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH
A now-classic dance song: RADIO FISH’s “PERFECT HUMAN.” It’s a vocal-and-dance unit formed by the comedy duo Oriental Radio and four dancers.
With its cool, sharp choreography and absolutely no comedy elements, it’s a dance track that’s a bit addictive.
I did say there are no comedy elements, but if someone who isn’t good at dancing gives it a try, it might turn into something fun and a crowd-pleaser, right? Why not aim for that angle and give it a shot?
Apply false eyelasheskyarī pamyu pamyu
If you’re considering a girls’ group dance, here’s a great option.
It’s one of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s signature tracks—she’s also active as a fashion model—and it was released in 2012 as her debut single.
The whimsical lyrics pair perfectly with a fluffy, sparkly electronic sound, making it an irresistibly cute song.
It was used in a commercial, so many people will likely recognize it.
As you learn the choreography, it would be ideal to put some thought into the costumes as well.
Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS
Kawaikutegomen is blowing up on social media.
It’s a song by the creator unit HoneyWorks and serves as a character song for Chizuru Nakamura from the anime.
Its girly vocals and positive message have sparked buzz, earning it first place on the TikTok Weekly Top 20 for six consecutive weeks.
The choreography for this track is super cute, too.
Don’t be shy—go all out and dance!
